We’re super casual. Our meetings involve chatting about where each person is at with their writing and what they’re working on. We discuss writing questions, topics and brainstorm as needed.

We aren't a critique group. We find the motivational aspect of getting together with other writers just to talk about writing to be the best part of our group.

We meet on the second Saturday of each month. Check the sidebar above for details on our next meeting. There’s no membership criteria. If you love to write and talk about writing, come join us!

Cheryl’s Books

SPIRIT ADEPT

Words of Power, Book 1

POWER…

For centuries the Magisters have ruled Romadon, but their control is slipping as they squander their magic with reckless abandon. They need new Adepts to bolster their ranks and extinguish the budding rebellion among the population. Magister Yamantheru reluctantly sets out to find people with the talent to use the Words.

FEAR…

Amaya is a village girl having a bad day, but it gets far worse when she accidentally offends Magister Yamantheru. Blinded by his magic, she flees into the Tanglewyld Forest, pursued by his Guards.

LOVE…

Cabren’s shortcut through the Tanglewyld becomes a rescue mission when he stumbles across a frightened woman being chased by unknown men. He finds himself falling for Amaya as they struggle to evade the Magister Guards.

CHOICE…

When Amaya discovers she has the potential to be a Magister herself, she could have revenge against those that have wronged her, but will she embrace her newfound power? Even if it means losing Cabren?

STONE ADEPT

Words of Power, Book 2

DESPERATION…

With their numbers dwindling due to Exhaustion, the Magister Prime has sent most of his remaining Magisters to take up residence in the outlying towns. The Magisters must maintain control of the country in the face of the growing science rebellion and the angry, displaced nobles who previously ruled the towns.

LONGING…

In Greenmerrow, Rayyan is a servant in the house of her noble father. She longs to be acknowledged as a member of the family by her stepmother. But when her simple-minded, half-sister Ophelie catches the eye of Magister Tuvoner, the new ruler of Greenmerrow, Rayyan is pulled into a deadly game of politics where she must protect her sister. But Rayyan’s also hiding a secret that she doesn’t know the Magistery would kill to obtain.

DETERMINATION…

Tesher is a reluctant spy in Magister Tuvoner’s household, working to uncover the plans of the Magistery and thwart them. When he discovers the secret Rayyan has guarded her entire life, he finds a treasure that he can’t let the Magistery control.

WORLDS AWAY AND FAR

A collection of five other world tales.

SOLDIERS DANCE FOR ME

Jens has long dreamed of becoming a Queen’s Arm, an elite soldier that defends the kingdom from the relentless orgula. Most girls in his village dream of being chosen to be a Queen’s Hand, but Bekin dreams only of Jens, wanting him to stay in their village and marry her.

When Jens is chosen to be a Queen’s Arm, Bekin waits for his return. But when Bekin is chosen to be a Queen’s Hand, unwillingly, their future together is in jeopardy.

PRISON FACILITY YK3-04

Attal’s been a prison pilot for so many years that even transporting his world’s most sadistic and dangerous criminal is routine. Until that criminal tries to escape from his ship, endangering the lives of his copilot, himself and his entire world…

A SNACK FOR GARBAGG

Davoga has had a long day at the factory when she discovers a hideous sight on her kitchen table.

WHEN THE ANGELS SING

When aliens visit Earth and offer astounding technology, superstar negotiator Maighdlin Dunne is sent in to get the one thing they refuse to share – the cure for all diseases.

A RAY OF SUNSHINE

Hopelessness and despair have gripped her world and as the Comforter of her people, Riffa sacrifices herself to save them, but something goes horribly wrong in the ritual that passes her duties on to baby Kalima, the future Comforter.

THE BEAUTY IN THE CASTLE

Fairy Tales from Long Ago

Prince Charming is searching for the perfect princess. He finds her sleeping in a deserted, rundown castle, held captive by a troll. Rescuing her won’t be easy.

The Beauty in the Tower

Prince Edvard is searching for a grand deed to prove his worthiness for the throne. When he spies an old woman climbing the side of a strange lone tower, he knows that solving the mystery of the tower is his way to greatness.

The Beauty or the Beast

Beauty wants a different life than her tiny village offers. She agrees to take her father’s place as servant for the Beast and is delighted with her new future. But the Beast is far different than she imagined.

This is a short story collection of approximately 12,000 words or about 48 pages.